Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma find a message in a bottle, learn what not to do with cheese, and Domee Shi, director of Pixar's "Turning Red" talks about her Harry Potter fan fiction.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

That’s right, folks, ‘Cocaine Bear’ is here. It’s a movie about a bear on cocaine. That’s the movie. Sean and Amanda break it down and then share their favorite cocaine movies (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Turning Red’ writer and director Domee Shi to discuss her first full-length animated feature and her ascendant career at Pixar, on both the business and creative sides (57:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Domee ShiProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domee Shi, an Academy Award-winning animator from Pixar, shares her groundbreaking journey in animation. She discusses the creative process behind her films 'Bao' and 'Turning Red,' shedding light on themes of adolescence and cultural identity. Domee emphasizes the importance of curiosity and community in the arts, recounting her personal triumphs and challenges. Their candid conversation explores how vulnerability and collaboration spark creativity, turning childhood dreams into professional success, while inspiring insights into navigating life's messy moments.